Get Rid of Grades. It's An A+ Idea
Author Daniel Pink argues that grade inflation is ruining education. Michael welcomes him to discuss his Washington Post op-ed "Why not get rid of grades?" Original air date 4 March 2025. Hosted by Si...
2 Mai 202519min
Should Critics of Trump’s Immigration Tactics Back Off? Michael Smerconish Says YES
Read Elie Honig's piece in New York Magazine here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 Mai 202515min
Brad Meltzer Wrote an Oath That Changed America—Now It’s Under Attack
In this powerful episode, Michael Smerconish is joined by bestselling author Brad Meltzer—whose writing career began not with thrillers, but by penning the AmeriCorps oath at just 24. As AmeriCorps fa...
1 Mai 202527min
STICKER SHOCK: Should Stores Tell You The Tariff Cost On What You're Buying?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should retailers itemize tariff surcharges on customer bills? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please lea...
1 Mai 202521min
100 Days of Trump 2.0: A Masterclass with Halperin, Rove, Sosnik & Axelrod
In this comprehensive analysis, four of America's top political minds dissect the first 100 days of Trump's second term. Michael talks to Mark Halperin, Karl Rove, Doug Sosnik, and David Axelrod. Four...
30 Apr 20251h 2min
Supreme Court Showdown: Should Religious Charter Schools Get Public Funds?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should charter schools with religious affiliations be eligible to receive public funds? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smer...
30 Apr 202521min
Today's Complex Geopolitical Moment: Admiral James Stavridis on Global Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty
Michael and the Admiral reference Michael's conversation upcoming with Admiral William McRaven - listen to that on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
29 Apr 202526min
100 Days In: Rethinking The Trump-Harris Defeat
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If voters knew what they know 100 days into Trump 2.0, would Trump have defeated Harris? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Sme...
29 Apr 202521min
